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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,801.06, 332,302.09 and 138,826.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,801.06, 332,302.09 and 138,826.72 is: 191,578.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,801.06 : 332,302.09 = 138,826.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,801.06/332,302.09 = 138,826.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,801.06x = 332,302.09 × 138,826.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,801.06x = 46,132,409,203.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,132,409,203.84/240,801.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191,578.93

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